Teacher Spotlight: James Fendryk
Shannon Olsen, Lifestyles Editor
May 1, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight, Uncategorized
After six hours of hiking seven miles up the incredibly steep mountain, social studies teacher James Fendryk and his family finally reached the end of their annual hike up Old Rag Mountain. Even though they were exhausted, they have been enjoying this hike since Fendryk was a child. Fendryk first... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Ashleigh Stall
Lauren Fabiszak, In-Depth Editor
March 14, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
Looking out of her window, all German teacher Ashleigh Stall could see was darkness. The sun wasn’t up yet, because the ride to Berchtesgaden, Germany was six hours long, and she and her group of four friends had to wake up at five in the morning to catch their train. “We only had three and a... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Courtney Hugo
Kailey Tracy, Copy Chief
February 21, 2013
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
It was the last 200 meters of the race. Math and science teacher Courtney Hugo scanned the masses of screaming people. She shouted over the crowd for her dad. When he finally saw her, he lit up. This is a recurring scene for Hugo, who has run 16 races, three of which were 50-milers. As an athlete... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Dick Paaby
Brianna Glase, Online Chief
February 8, 2013
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
Back in the day, English teacher Dick Paaby could give Bear Grylls a run for his money. Biking to school every day, growing his own fruits and vegetables, and managing mountain hiking trips, he was, and in some ways still is, JC’s nature lover. “It was an invigorating lifestyle, but that’s how... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Alvin Ward
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyles Editor
December 6, 2012
Filed under In the Community, Lifestyles, On Campus, Teacher Spotlight
Riding in the wake of the boat, math teacher Alvin Ward, class of ’70, kicks up a 10-foot spray. For Ward, this is just another vacation day on the water. Ward has been water-skiing since his junior year at JC, when he bought his first boat. “I raised money for the boat from my paper boy job,”... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Susan Garcia
Shannon Olsen, Lifestyles Editors
November 7, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
Due to her husband’s job in the FBI, Spanish teacher Susan Garcia has lived in eight different states over the past 25 years including Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Alabama, and now Maryland. Not only has she traveled all around the United States, but around... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Patti Murphy Dohn
Ashley Beyer, Lifestyles Editor
October 22, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight, Uncategorized
Instead of worrying about morning prayers during her high school career at JC, campus minister Patti Murphy Dohn was worried about deadlines. "The most stressful times were the weekly deadlines for The Aegis … in those days and everything had to be hand-delivered. I clearly remember many times... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Julie Baker
Sarah Kearby, Lifestyles Editor
February 6, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
Growing up in Dickson County, Tennessee doesn’t seem to be much different from growing up in Harford County except for science teacher Julie Baker’s accent. Although in Dickson County, they put a little more emphasis on homecoming week. “Each class built a float that went along with the homecoming... Read more »
Teacher Spotlight: Lei Wei
Stephanie Meadowcroft, Lifestyles Editor
January 11, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
At the young age of 18, Chinese teacher Lei Wei wanted to travel from her home country of China to the United States to expand her horizons. Her parents didn’t want her leaving home at such a young age, but she didn’t let that stop her from achieving her goal. “I wanted to come to the United... Read more »
Bolden to play with Ravens marching band
Martha Schick, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles, Teacher Spotlight
Instead of cheering for the Ravens in the stands, music teacher Marc Bolden is going to be on the field blaring his trumpet. Bolden has joined the Ravens marching band as a trumpet player and could be playing at his first game as soon as Christmas Eve. “It seemed like a fun opportunity, and when... Read more »